Originally published at: CNN: Asthma Sufferers Should Swap Inhalers for ‘Green Alternatives’ to Reduce Carbon Footprint | Sean Hannity
CNN found themselves in hot-water among asthma sufferers this week; bizarrely suggesting those afflicted with the illness should swap their prescribed inhalers for “greener alternatives” to reduce their carbon footprint.
“Asthma sufferers could sharply reduce their carbon footprint by swapping commonly used inhalers for ‘greener’ alternatives, a study from the University of Cambridge has found,” posted the Cable News Network on social media.
Asthma sufferers could sharply reduce their carbon footprint by swapping commonly used inhalers for "greener" alternatives, a study from the University of Cambridge has found https://t.co/wsMJAVr36H
— CNN (@CNN) October 30, 2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 25 million Americans suffer from asthma or other chronic respiratory illnesses.
“By swapping metered-dose inhalers for dry powder inhalers, users could reduce their carbon emissions equivalent to reducing their meat consumption or recycling, researchers said Wednesday,” adds the report.
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